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Apple’s App Store Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The App Store is already celebrating its 10th anniversary. It has made life more convenient and brought apps into our daily routines, opening up more possibilities. As it has developed, smart devices have become more widespread, helping more people discover related industries and take an interest in app development. We hope it will continue to inspire us in the future.
Read article →Instagram Launches Instagram Lite, a New Version of Its App
Instagram today launched Instagram Lite, a new version of its app. At just 573 kilobytes, it is one fifty-fifth the size of the original and offers the same basic features, except video sharing and direct messaging.
Read article →Google Play’s New Feature Makes App Subscriptions Easier to Manage
Google is officially launching a subscription center for Android users that brings all Google Play subscriptions together. Easier subscription management can help consumers feel more comfortable trying subscriptions and support growth in sign-ups.
Read article →Google Family Link's New Feature: Teacher-Approved Learning Apps
Google is expanding Family Link on Android. Alongside helping parents manage their children's devices, its new discovery section will help them choose educational apps for children aged 6 to 9.
Read article →Apple Will No Longer Let Developers Gather Information Through Your Contacts
How app developers use users’ personal data is a topic of considerable concern. According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Apple changed its App Store rules last week to further protect users by restricting the collection, use and sharing of information about their contacts.
Read article →Android vs iOS: Which Platform Should You Develop an App for First?
Starting with one platform is usually the recommended approach to app development. This article compares Android and iOS audiences, revenue models, release cycles, and features to help you choose where to begin.
Read article →5 Tips for Developing a Secure Application
Major data breaches highlight the importance of application security. This article outlines five practices for building a more secure software solution.
Read article →Why Your Company Needs a Mobile App
Mobile apps are not just for major brands. This article explains why small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from an app and outlines 7 ways it can support marketing and customer relationships.
Read article →270% Growth in Two Years: Mainland China Leads Global App Spending as Google Misses Billions
Mainland China became the world’s largest app consumer market in 2017, with spending approaching US$35 billion. Growth exceeded 270% over two years, while Google’s withdrawal left it missing out on billions in annual revenue.
Read article →Google Misses Out on Mainland China’s US$35 Billion Mobile App Opportunity
Mainland Chinese consumers’ smartphone app spending surged by 270% over two years, according to a review of the app economy in 2017. Apple, Tencent and Baidu benefited, while Google’s absence from the market cost it billions of US dollars in potential revenue.
Read article →Mobile Games Drive 35% Growth in Mobile App Revenue in 2017
Sensor Tower reported that consumer spending on apps rose nearly 35% to US$58.6 billion in 2017. Mobile games accounted for 82% of spending, while Apple led in revenue and Google Play led in first-time downloads.
Read article →Apple Acquires App Development Workflow Startup Buddybuild
Apple has acquired Buddybuild, a Canadian startup offering app testing, integration and debugging tools. Its team will join Apple's Xcode engineering division, with existing services continuing for current customers and Android development support ending on March 1, 2018.
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